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We remember George Stratford
We remember George Stratford
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1891
location
Paddock Lane, Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9598803
5th April 1891
1901
employment
shoe finisher
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9598804
31st March 1901
1901
location
28 Gold St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9598804
31st March 1901
1908
employment
shoe hand
Joseph Cheaney and Sons
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9598812
20th May 1908
1911
employment
shoe hand
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9598814
2nd April 1911
1911
location
38 Pioneer Ave., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9598814
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Louisa Bindley
Source:9598812
6th April 1912
1914
children
Ida Stratford
Source:9598812
24th January 1914
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:9460467
8th August 1914
1914
employment
shoe hand
J H Hawes
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9460467
8th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Northampton
United Kingdom
Source:9598812
8th August 1914
1914
location
14 New St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9460467
8th August 1914
1914
events
Refusing to obey an order
Military Discipline
Ipswich
United Kingdom
Source:9460467
13th December 1914
1916
children
Doris May Stratford
Source:9598812
4th May 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9598812
28th November 1916 - 22nd January 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Trench feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:9460467
29th December 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Dysentry
Hospital/Institution
Source:9460467
22nd January 1917 - 12th March 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9598812
30th April 1917 - 3rd June 1917
events
Absent without leave
Military Discipline
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Source:9460467
service
British Army
2323
Northamptonshire Regiment
4th Bn.
Source:9598812
service
British Army
Private
31110
Northamptonshire Regiment
6th Bn.
Source:9598812
location
18 New St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9460467
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7297674
Source:9460466
3rd June 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
B. 7
Source:7297674
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Stratford |
| Source | 4297414 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 New St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | known 8th August 1914 | ||
| 18 New St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | |||
| 28 Gold St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 38 Pioneer Ave., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Paddock Lane, Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2323 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 4th Bn. | ||
| British Army | 31110 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 6th Bn. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Stratford | daughter | 24th January 1914 | |
| Doris May Stratford | daughter | 4th May 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Stratford | mother | ||
| James Stratford | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Bindley | wife | 6th April 1912 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Desborough Cemetery, NorthamptonshireMore about Desborough Cemetery, Northamptonshire
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Stratford brothers of Desborough, NorthamptonshireMore about Stratford brothers of Desborough, Northamptonshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Albert Stratford | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Maurice Stratford | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Harold Stratford | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Harry Stratford | Liz37211 | |
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private George Stratford | Liz37211 | |
| Six Stratfords | Liz37211 |
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